440 Sharp solar panels Panel rating =  235 W Overall derating factor = 85% Insolation, Is = 4.8 kWh/(m2 day) Utility Electricity Cost = $0.16/kWh Total Project Cost = $1.2 million Panel Dimensions: Length = 1.64 m, Width = 0.994 m A. What is the total rated capacity (kW) of this array? B. How much electricity (kWh/yr)can this array generate in an average year? C. If the project cost $1.2 million and the cost of electricity is $0.16/kWh, what is the simple payback time (years)? D. What is the approximate efficiency (%) for the PV panels (not considering the derating factor)?

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  • 440 Sharp solar panels
  • Panel rating =  235 W
  • Overall derating factor = 85%
  • Insolation, Is = 4.8 kWh/(m2 day)
  • Utility Electricity Cost = $0.16/kWh
  • Total Project Cost = $1.2 million
  • Panel Dimensions: Length = 1.64 m, Width = 0.994 m

A. What is the total rated capacity (kW) of this array?

B. How much electricity (kWh/yr)can this array generate in an average year?

C. If the project cost $1.2 million and the cost of electricity is $0.16/kWh, what is the simple payback time (years)?

D. What is the approximate efficiency (%) for the PV panels (not considering the derating factor)?

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